Function

RAAF Williams – Laverton was established in 1925. Headquarters Air Force Training Group, the ADF School of Languages and the Defence International Training Centre is located at the site. This site will be partially divested to retain the critical capability, with the exact portions to be finalised through the divestment process.

This section of the site contains a golf course and vacant land. Government will engage with existing tenants as part of the divestment process.

Child care centre services will be retained within the Base.

This site predominantly provides language school, international training centre and logistics precinct to support critical capability management and service delivery.

Address

17 Sir Richard Avenue
Laverton VIC 3028

Size

150 hectares

History and heritage

The Australian Government is committed to preserving and enhancing public access to historically significant sites and collections, including museums. Properties on the Commonwealth Heritage List have protections under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. The Government has an obligation to protect the Commonwealth Heritage Value of a property as part of any sale. Alternative heritage management options will also be considered.

RAAF Williams – Laverton will undergo a partial divestment to retain the critical capability, with the exact portions to be finalised through the divestment process.

There are 2 Commonwealth Heritage Listings on the site. These cover the Officers Mess, the eastern hangars and the West Workshops precincts.

The site is also home for some of the Air Force Heritage Collection. Planning is underway to consolidate the Air Force Heritage Collection at Point Cook Museum (see RAAF Williams - Point Cook). There is no public access to this collection.

Options will be explored with future owners to manage heritage obligations as a condition of sale.

Where feasible, museums and collections will be retained and preserved on-site. The Government will also explore partnerships with heritage organisations and trusts to support heritage protection strategies.

Community engagement will inform decisions on preserving and enhancing heritage presentation and public access.

Factsheet

RAAF Williams – Laverton estate audit factsheet (PDF, 145.25 KB)